Mark Shultise

Review of Fork Union Military Academy

It is interesting to see the negative comments whi...

It is interesting to see the negative comments which mostly appear to be fake profiles. None of their stories reflect the real school.

I attended from 1962 to 1969 (before the brand new gymnasium was built). I can attest the the school is not easy, but what worthwhile thing is easy? Imagine being a 12 year old, going off to military school. I had failed the 6th grade and when I attended Fork Union, my grades came up to Headmasters List (second highest award). I learned discipline, respect, how to manage my time and how to work together as a team.

I knew many of the administrators and teachers there and have kept in touch with them and many fellow students over the years. I am willing to travel 1/4 way around the world to attend alumni day activities.

I was not a "model" student and got my share of demerits. I even got a reduction in rank my Senior year because of stupidity on my part. Even after that, I would not trade my experience at Fork Union for anything.